HP Spectre x360 14 2024 vs HP Elite Dragonfly Max Comparison

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HP Spectre x360 14 2024

14 inches | January 2024

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13.3 inches | January 2021

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HP Spectre x360 14 2024 vs HP Elite Dragonfly Max Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Spectre x360 14 2024 and Elite Dragonfly Max, two laptops by HP. HP Spectre x360 14 2024 was introduced to market in January 2024 and HP Elite Dragonfly Max was launched in January 2021. As you can see, Elite Dragonfly Max is 3 years older than Spectre x360 14 2024. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of HP Spectre x360 14 2024 and HP Elite Dragonfly Max before getting into our more detailed comparison.

HP Spectre x360 14 2024 Key Specs

Launched in January 2024
14.0" TouchScreen - OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
GPU: Intel Arc iGPU (7-Cores)
16GB Ram
313.7 x 220.4 x 16.9 mm (12.35 x 8.68 x 0.67 inches)
Weight: 1.44 kg (3.18 lbs)

HP Elite Dragonfly Max Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
13.3" Touchscreen - IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1135G7
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
16GB Ram
304.3 x 197.6 x 16 mm (11.98 x 7.78 x 0.63 inches)
Weight: 1.13 kg (2.49 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Spectre x360 14 2024 and Elite Dragonfly Max compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose HP Spectre x360 14 2024 over HP Elite Dragonfly Max

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.2% vs ~81.1%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	14 inches vs 13.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	120 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Contrast Rate	1000000:1 vs 1767:1	more pleasing colors
Screen PPI	243 ppi vs 166 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2880 x 1800 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 94.8%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
Response Time	0.2 ms vs 38 ms	Faster Response screen
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	5 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	4.92 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs LPDDR4X	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5

Reasons to choose HP Elite Dragonfly Max over HP Spectre x360 14 2024

Weight	1.13 kg vs 1.44 kg	0.31 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	5 mm vs 6.1 mm	1.1 mm thinner bezels
Max Brightness	1000 nits vs 500 nits	Brighter Screen
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.0 vs No	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable

Common Strengths of HP Elite Dragonfly Max and HP Spectre x360 14 2024

Screen Type	Touch Screen vs Touch Screen	Interact with your fingers
HDR Support	Yes, HDR10 vs Yes, HDR10	Watch HDR Clips
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs LPDDR4X	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs Yes	Easy Login with Fingerprint Sensor
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of HP Elite Dragonfly Max and HP Spectre x360 14 2024

Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

HP Spectre x360 14 2024 vs HP Elite Dragonfly Max: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the HP Spectre x360 14 2024 and the HP Elite Dragonfly Max.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.44 kg (3.18 lbs)	1.13 kg (2.49 lbs)
Surface Area	691 cm2 (107.2 inches2)	601 cm2 (93.2 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~82.2%	~81.1%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.1 mm	~5 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.08 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.176 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver, Gray	Black
Cover Opening Angle	360Â°	360Â°

Comparison of the HP Spectre x360 14 2024 and the HP Elite Dragonfly Max External Dimensions

Weight

Spectre x360 14 2024 weighs 1.44 kg (3.18 lbs), whereas the Elite Dragonfly Max weighs 1.13 kg (2.49 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

HP Spectre x360 14 2024

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

HP Elite Dragonfly Max

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Thickness Comparison

HP Spectre x360 14 2024

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

HP Elite Dragonfly Max

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the HP Spectre x360 14 2024 is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the HP Elite Dragonfly Max is 0.08 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

HP Spectre x360 14 2024 vs HP Elite Dragonfly Max: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 5 125H Intel Core Ultra 7 155H	Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i5 1145G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7 Intel Core i7 1185G7
Base Frequency	3.6 GHz	0.9-2.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz	4.2 GHz
Number of Cores	Intel Arc Graphi	4
Number of Threads	18	8
L3 Cache	18 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Arc Graphics (7-Cores)	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	10 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1726	1355
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	14856	5087

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the HP Spectre x360 14 2024 and HP Elite Dragonfly Max.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 5 125H

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1135G7

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Arc Graphics (7-Cores)	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU
Boost CLock Frequency	2200 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	4.92 TFLOPS	1.41 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR4X
Memory Speed	7.47 Gbps	4.27 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	112	640
TMUs	7	40
ROPs	4	20

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. HP Spectre x360 14 2024 has a FLOPS value of 4.92 TFLOPS whereas the HP Elite Dragonfly Max ' has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the HP Spectre x360 14 2024 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	7467 MHz	4266 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR4X
Upgradable	No	No

Both laptops, the Spectre x360 14 2024 and the Elite Dragonfly Max, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)	HP Elite Dragonfly Max
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 5 125H (NPU - 11 TOPS)	Intel Core i5 1135G7
GPU	Intel Arc Graphics (7-Cores)	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU
Memory	16 GB	16 GB
Available for LLM total	~10.5 GB (10.5 GB RAM)	~10.5 GB (10.5 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	✔ Runs Well fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 10.5 GB RAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	⚠ Borderline / Slow fits in your 10.5 GB RAM
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	! Not Practical fits in your 10.5 GB RAM
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
24-30B Models (e.g., Dense 30B Q4) Requires ~18 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
MoE Models (Mixture-of-Experts) (e.g., Mixtral 8x7B - total ~47B, active ~12-13B) Requires ~24 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Extra-Large Models (65B+): Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B Requires ~42 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM

For more detailed LLM evaluation (subcategories, performance ranges, memory breakdown)

HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)|HP Elite Dragonfly Max

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 Model Types: Dense 30B Q4 models typically require around 19–22 GB of total VRAM, so they run best on systems with ≥24 GB VRAM. MoE models like Mixtral 8x7B (≈47B total parameters, usually ≈23–26 GB in 4-bit) also need high memory because all experts must be loaded, even though only a few are active per token. They reduce compute cost per token (similar to a ~12–13B dense model), but not memory usage, so they are not practical on 14–16 GB systems.

🚀 Modern NPU (Neural Processing Unit): Modern processors like AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra feature NPU and unified memory architecture. NPUs provide modest performance gains (0-30% faster) with better power efficiency compared to iGPU-only execution. Real-world tests show ~3-10 tok/s range on 13B models with 32GB RAM (varies by runtime, quantization, and context), comparable to iGPU but more power-efficient. Note: These figures are examples from various NPU systems; actual performance depends on your specific hardware configuration.

Understanding Performance Categories

The performance descriptions use general categories because actual speed varies greatly based on your specific hardware, model optimization, context length, and runtime software.

Performance Level	Typical Range	User Experience
Runs Smoothly (High-end dGPU)	50+ tok/s	Real-time response. Feels instant, like ChatGPT.
Runs Well (Mid-range dGPU)	20-50 tok/s	Good interactive performance. Slight delay, but usable.
Modest Speed (iGPU/NPU/CPU)	5-20 tok/s	Usable for tasks that don't need instant responses. Noticeable typing delay.
Borderline / Slow (Limited hardware)	2-5 tok/s	Slow-Very slow. Patience required. Better for batch processing.
Not Practical	<2 tok/s	Too slow for regular use. May cause system hangs or instability.

💡 Tip: Your actual results may be higher or lower than these ranges. Test with your specific hardware to know for sure!

⚠️ Note: Performance categorization is based on VRAM capacity and RAM fallback status. GPU type (memory bandwidth, compute power) can also affect actual performance. Currently, we prioritize whether the model fits in VRAM or requires RAM fallback for classification. We may refine this categorization in future updates based on more detailed benchmarks.

BATTERY

BATTERY	68 Wh	56 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Right	Right
Charge Power	65 W	65 W

Moreover, the Spectre x360 14 2024 boasts a larger battery capacity of 68 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Elite Dragonfly Max's56 Wh.

Battery Comparison

HP Spectre x360 14 2024

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

HP Elite Dragonfly Max

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Spectre x360 14 2024 and the Elite Dragonfly Max have similar max. storage capacities of 2 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

HP Spectre x360 14 2024 vs HP Elite Dragonfly Max: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the HP Spectre x360 14 2024 and HP Elite Dragonfly Max since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Spectre x360 14 2024 has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, Elite Dragonfly Max has a smaller 13.3" display.The total usable screen area of the Spectre x360 14 2024 is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the Elite Dragonfly Max's total usable screen area is 487cm² / 76inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Spectre x360 14 2024 features a higher pixel density with 243 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

HP Spectre x360 14 2024

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

HP Elite Dragonfly Max

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Refresh Rate
The Spectre x360 14 2024 offers a higher refresh rate of 120 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the Spectre x360 14 2024 boasts a faster response time of 0.2 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The Elite Dragonfly Max offers a higher maximum brightness of 1000 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

HP Spectre x360 14 2024

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

HP Elite Dragonfly Max

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

HP Spectre x360 14 2024 vs HP Elite Dragonfly Max Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Spectre x360 14 2024 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Elite Dragonfly Max (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Spectre x360 14 2024 and Elite Dragonfly Max feature 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Spectre x360 14 2024 and Elite Dragonfly Max feature 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Spectre x360 14 2024 and Elite Dragonfly Max are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Elite Dragonfly Max features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.0) for connecting to external monitors. Spectre x360 14 2024 does not have an HDMI port.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Neither Spectre x360 14 2024 nor Elite Dragonfly Max has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Spectre x360 14 2024 and Elite Dragonfly Max are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v7	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.4	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	No	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No